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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 3, 1980 -2 - OLINGER: The Council asked Mr. Olinger about his "dirt pile" and what arrangements he has made to dispose of it. Presently, the dirt is in violation of the Shoreland Regulation. Mr. Olinger stated the dirt belongs to a Mr. Griffin, who uses it in his landscaping lousiness. He is storing it on the Olinger property. Mr. Olinger offered to move the material to the back of his property, thus complying with the Ordinance; and, to ask Mr. Griffin when the dirt will be utilized. The Council instructed the Building Inspector to contact Mr. Griffin and verify what his plans are for use and disposal of the material. The Council gave Mr. Olinger until the end of the summer.to resolve this. Morgan moved, seconded by .Mottaz, to approve an excavation license for Carl Olinger, 9095 45th Street N., Lake Elmo. Motion carried 5-0. 35TH STREET VACATION HEARING: By vacating the southerly 6' of 35th Street, the Haseley house and garage can be legally described on the property. There is some question to the City's rights on this street, with the City only having rights to the portion being used and 5' over the water main. Despite this fact, the 6' vacation is the most efficient method to clear up the Haseley"s title. In order for other residents to correct their legal descriptions they will have to survey their properties. Morgan moved, seconded by Armstrong, to adopt Resolution 80-30 vacating 6" along the south side of 35th Street, from Lake Elmo Avenue to the back of the Haseley garage. Motion carried 5-0. Armstrong expressed concern that there will not be adequate area for a new septic system, drainfield, and an alternate drainfield site. The Building Inspector stated any new system is better than what is presently there; and, whether the property is used for a business or a residence, it should be upgraded. After inspecting the proposed septic and drain - field areas,, he feelsYthe proposed areas will be adequate to handle the proposed use. The area between the house and the garage can be used for a second site once the old well is capped. Dr. Machmeir stated a qualified well driller can seal.(cap) an old well to avoid contamination; or, if the well is not too deep, the casing can be pulled out and the ground will naturally fill in the hole. A third site would be available west of the garage once the title is cleared. Armstrong moved, seconded by Morgan, to grant a variance to the street and house set -back regulation for the septic system, provided the old well is properly sealed. Motion carried 5-0. Mottaz moved, seconded by Pott, to adopt Ordinance 7912, rezoning the Haseley property from R-1 to General Business. Motion carried 5-0. This use is called for in the Comp Plan.